Mexican Quinoa

Love your Mexican food but want to eat healthy? Then my Mexican Quinoa is perfect for you. The Mexican Quinoa is a healthy, high protein, gluten-free alternative to your favorite Spanish rice or Mexican rice dish, but it tastes just as delicious.

This is one of my favorite healthy, gluten-free dishes. Try it and you would never guess it was healthy. It goes perfectly with your favorite Spanish, Mexican, or Southwestern Chicken or fish dish. I’ve served it with chicken enchiladas and fish tacos.

I sometimes have food sensitivities. So lately I have been trying to identify foods that set me off and foods that don’t. Therefore, I am currently trying more gluten-free recipes. You can use packaged taco seasoning mix or make your own homemade taco seasoning recipe.

I add a jalapeño in addition to the tomato and chilies. However, if you would prefer to reduce the spice level, leave out the jalapeño and only use the diced tomatoes and chilies. You could even just use diced tomatoes and green bell peppers if you prefer no heat.

Give this recipe a try. It is delicious, flavorful, spicy and healthy.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir quinoa and onion in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño pepper to quinoa mixture and cook until garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 or 2 more minutes.

Mix undrained can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, taco seasoning mix, and chicken broth into quinoa mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in chopped cilantro.

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This sounds great! I have to give it a try! I haven’t made Quinoa before because I have this texture thing (I don’t know what it is about tiny grains like rice and Quinoa, but it freaks me out)! I should really try it before I knock it!! It looks super easy!

Quinoa is a new fave for me. It is so versatile. I am glad to see your version. Sounds delish! It would be our honor to have you link up your projects with us at our Super Saturday Link Party each week. We go live every Friday at 7pm EST at http://www.MadeFromPinterest.net.